Night Location: Venice, Italy Song of the Day: Lovefool - The Cardigans Mumisode of the Day: Stumbling happily downstairs after a glorious sleep-in at 11:30am on Saturday morning, the children discovered the parents still at the table, just starting breakfast. Mum and Dad were sharing a two-bedroom apartment and Mum informed us that she had been "trapped in the bedroom all morning while the other two guests performed multiple ablutions." She maintained that "ev...

Night Location: Venice, Italy Song of the Day: Romeo and Juliet - Dire Straits Mumisode of the Day: Arriving in Verona, David headed into the unisex WC. After a moment's hesitation, Mum followed. When she caught sight of the squat toilet facility she said a loud "Oh, mercy!" and reversed. David laughed out loud, and at the time Mum did not realize who it was and thought that some Italian man had laughed at her. David was highly amused. Given our track re...

Night Location: Bellagio, Italy Song of the Day: Poker Face - Glee Cast Mumisode of the Day: Mum had been up early doing the washing (her favourite activity) and due to the wind, she had to hold the clothesline down with an ornamental rock. She was a little concerned that the ducks would be wearing David's undies when we returned! Today was a very happy day. We all went into Bellagio and wandered the shops and lanes exploring. There was a lot of purchasing d...

Night Location: Bellagio, Italy Song of the Day: Tinterella DI Luna - Mina Mumisode of the Day: "Your father has set off like Christopher Columbus. He's leading us like Moses before the Israelites!" Today was the first drizzly day since arriving in Europe. As Dad, ever the optimist, continues to point out, there are many more to come. As today marked the day of the football, we planned a trip into Bergamo where the three children would be catching the train ...

Night Location: Bellagio, Italy Song of the Day: Somebody to Love - Glee Cast Mumisode of the Day: Amber and David were purchasing a quick coffee at the bar before the ferry arrived. Mum shouted out as they headed into the shop, "I need my ticket. What if the boat comes!" The villa that we had booked on the lake - how romantic - was a disaster. It sits right on the water's edge and has a fantastic view. There are four bedrooms and a lovely lounge room. It a...